Books for 11 and 12 year olds (Year 7)

I have been doing the rounds, looking at secondary schools for Eliza and at one school visit we received this list of recommended reading from the school children (I didn't think to ask for permission to publish the list so have taken off the students names. I'm hoping that's ok!). 

It's a great list and each recommendation has comments from the children about why they liked the book. I thought it might be useful if you are thinking of buying books for Christmas. If you have some to add, let me know x

I'm thinking of reading Blood Ties. It's described as 'scary, disgusting in some places and very intense'. Sounds gripping!

Artichoke Hearts – Sita Brahmachar

It’s a very emotional story about a girl who is turning twelve. It’s about someone my age, which makes it easier to understand.

The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins 
It's an amazing book and you wil be hooked as soon as you start reading it. Everyone will enjoy it. It's really funny but sad as well. I'd say it is a book with mixed emotions and it has lots of killing.

The Spooks - Joseph Delaney
I would recommend this for readers who like books which are scary, a bit of fantasy and action packed. 

Diary of a Chav series - Grace Dent
I would recommend this series maninly to girls. It's about daily life but hilariously funny. It's about a girl called Shiraz Bailey Wood who's always "keeping it real". When I read the books I couldn't stop laughing.

The Simpsons comic extravaganza - Matt Groening and others
I recommend this book to boys and girls with a sense of humour.

The Freedom Writers Diary - Erin Gruwell
This book is based on a true story. There was a new teacher starting at a school and the school was rounded up in gangs. At first the teacher cannot handle it. You will have to read the book to find out the rest.  

Blood Ties - Sophie McKenzie
This book is about a boy and a girl who were cloned by an evil man and lived thier whole lives separately, until one day they find out everything. This book is scary, disgusting in some places and intense!

There are more to add, but I have not had the chance to add them in (I will do soon).